Big Bill Collection

A White Man (b / w photo)
3642597 A White Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A White Man. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

LOWELL STRIKE, 1912. Big Bill Haywood marching with strikers in Lowell, Massachusetts. Photograph, 1912

WILLIAM H. THOMPSON (1869-1944). Known as Big Bill. Republican mayor of Chicago known for his corruption. Listening as Ruth Etting sings Big Bill the Builder, Chicago. Photograph, 15 March 1928

WILLIAM WATSON (1916-1973). American track and field athlete. Photograph, 21 May 1938

WILLIAM H. THOMPSON (1869-1944). Known as Big Bill. Republican mayor of Chicago known for his corruption. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby, October 22, 1927

BIG BILL HAYWOOD (1869-1928). William Dudley Big Bill Haywood. In Paterson, New Jersey, during the silk mill strike. Photograph, 1913

W. D. HAYWOOD (1869-1928). William Dudley Big Bill Haywood. American labor leader
W.D. HAYWOOD (1869-1928). William Dudley Big Bill Haywood. American labor leader. Founder of the Industrial Workers of the World

William Dudley Big Bill Haywood. American labor leader and founder of the Industrial Workers of the World
W.D. HAYWOOD (1869-1928). William Dudley Big Bill Haywood. American labor leader and founder of the Industrial Workers of the World. Photograph, early 20th century

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"Big Bill: A Legacy of Leadership and Activism" In this captivating black and white photo, we see a determined white man marching alongside striking workers in Lowell, Massachusetts during the historic 1912 Lowell Strike. This man is none other than Big Bill Haywood, a prominent figure in American labor history. But Big Bill's influence extends far beyond that single moment captured on film. William H. Thompson, also known as Big Bill, was a force to be reckoned with. Born in 1869 and passing away in 1944, he left an indelible mark on the labor movement. Another image showcases William Watson, an American track and field athlete from the mid-20th century who shared the same name as our protagonist – perhaps just a coincidence or maybe even a nod to his legacy. Returning to our main subject, Big Bill Haywood played a pivotal role as an American labor leader throughout his life. His dedication to fighting for workers' rights earned him respect and admiration among those seeking better working conditions. The photograph taken in Paterson, New Jersey shows us yet another side of this enigmatic figure. It captures his unwavering determination etched across his face – evidence of his commitment to advocating for justice within the labor movement, and is important not to confuse him with W. D. Haywood (William Dudley), who shares both name and occupation but lived during the same time period. Both men were influential leaders within their respective spheres of activism. One iconic picture features three renowned American labor leaders - Charles Moyer, William D. Haywood (our very own Big Bill), and George Pettibone - standing outside the sheriff's office in Boise, Idaho back in 1907 while awaiting trial for the murder of ex-governor Frank Steunenberg. Astonishingly enough, all three were eventually acquitted. These glimpses into "Big Bill" Haywood's life reveal a man who fearlessly fought for justice and equality.